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Greetings Marietta! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Execution date reset in long-running Cobb County double murder case
  • How you can weigh in on Marietta's federal grant spending plan.
  • Can you ace this quiz on Cobb County's library system?

Also on today's calendar: Yakou & Friends and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 71.
  • Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Execution Date Set For Convicted GA Killer Of 2 (patch.com) — Marietta readers are learning that a new execution date has been set for Stacey Humphreys, convicted of killing two real estate agents at a Cobb County model home nearly 23 years ago. State officials scheduled the lethal injection for mid-September after a previous delay for clemency review, noting courts rejected his latest legal challenges tied to COVID-era execution agreements.
   

2. Marietta's Community Development Block Grant review available for public viewing (cobbcountycourier.com) — Marietta residents can now review and comment on the city's 2025 Community Development Block Grant performance report, which guides federal housing and community development spending. The draft CAPER is available online and at 268 Lawrence Street, with written comments accepted through September 11 and an in-person public review meeting set for September 8 at the Community Development Division office.
   

3. How much do you know about Cobb County Public Library (Part 3)? take the quiz and find out (cobbcountycourier.com) — Cobb County's public libraries, including branches serving Marietta residents, offer far more than book checkouts, from research tools to community programs. This latest Cobb County Courier quiz tests your knowledge of local branches, services, and history, and links to resources so you can learn more about the system you use every day.
   

4. Human Meets Shelter Dog With the Saddest Eyes, Completely Unprepared for What's To Come Next (dogtime.com) — A gentle pitbull named Betty has been waiting at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta since June, where volunteers say she's calm in her kennel and affectionate on walks. A viral Instagram video shows her transforming from sad-eyed and quiet to loving and glued to a volunteer's side, as viewers hope attention will help her find a local adoptive family.
   

5. Georgia Gold Star mothers honored with service cleanup project at Marietta National Cemetery (cbsnews.com) — Volunteers from facilities company ABM recently cleaned the Gold Star Mothers monument and surrounding grounds at Marietta National Cemetery, honoring families who lost children in military service. Georgia Gold Star Mothers leaders shared how the project supports their mission of remembrance and service, ahead of a planned meeting with Gov. Brian Kemp to highlight their statewide work.
   

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Ok Marietta! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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